Four years into the MC20’s lifecycle, Maserati faced a crossroads. They could have gone the typical route by adding a hybrid powertrain, chased higher power numbers, or redesigned everything for the sake of newness. Instead, they’ve decided to evolve the vehicle entirely with the new MCPura. And for the task, Maserati has invested serious engineering resources into making their supercar demonstrably better without losing what made it special in the first place.
The Art of Restraint
At first glance, the MCPura’s exterior changes are subtle enough that you might almost miss them. The grille now cuts a sharper, more trapezoidal profile that draws clear inspiration from the GT2 Stradale’s track-focused aesthetic. The front splitter has been reworked, and those under-headlight intakes now feature cleaner, more rectilinear forms.
But rather than making these merely cosmetic tweaks, the brand invested over 2,000 hours in wind tunnel testing and another 1,000 hours in computational fluid dynamics work with Dallara. The result is 5% more downforce while improving thermal management for the brakes and other heat-sensitive components.
At 3,043lbs dry, the MCPura splits the difference between the original MC20’s 3,306lbs and the track-focused MCXtrema’s 2,756lbs. For the Cielo convertible, structural reinforcements add just 25lbs over the coupe, achieved through clever carbon fiber weave direction changes rather than traditional bracing methods. And as you can see, Maserati wisely carried over the butterfly doors from the MC20.
Interior Evolution
Inside, you’ll immediately notice the shift from leather to Alcantara throughout the cabin. Maserati has employed laser-etching technology to create vertical stripe patterns that evoke tire tread marks, with double-sided backing in iridescent red-blue and blue-red combinations that tie back to the exterior color themes.
The new steering wheel draws direct inspiration from Maserati’s GT2 race cars, featuring a flattened top for improved visibility and optional LED gear-change indicators on the coupe. The infotainment system gets Android-based architecture with twin 10.25-inch displays and Tidal Hi-Fi streaming through a 12-speaker Sonus faber setup.
Pure Combustion Excellence
Under the hood sits the same 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 that powered the MC20. It delivers 621hp at 7,500 rpm and 538lb.ft of torque from 3,000 rpm, while also bringing Maserati’s F1-derived pre-chamber combustion system with twin spark plugs. Moreover, the 0-to-60 sprint time is estimated at under 2.9 seconds.
The launch color, AI Aqua Rainbow, is an eye-catching finish that shifts and changes in sunlight with an almost prism-like effect. The expanded palette also includes Devil Orange — a tribute to F1 pioneer Maria Teresa De Filippis — along with Verde Royale and Night Interaction metallics.
Spec Sheet
Model: 2026 Maserati MCPura / MCPura Cielo
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Nettuno
Power: 621hp
Torque: 538lb.ft
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
0-60: Under 2.9 seconds
Top Speed: 202 mph (coupe), 199 mph (Cielo)
Dry Weight: 3,043lbs (coupe)
Pricing & Availability
Production begins in Q3 this year at the Modena facility, with first deliveries to U.S. customers expected in December. Maserati will build just 120 numbered examples for the American market plus 10 for Canada. Pricing hasn’t been officially announced, but expect figures north of the current MC20’s $243,000 starting point.
Recap
Maserati MCPura
Maserati evolves the MC20 with the MCPura, dropping the weight, slightly refreshing the exterior, and giving it more driving efficiency.
